Category Archives: behavior change

Transcendent Love

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Lindsay

Continuing the chronicles of my spiritual journey… Last August, I took a course that I absolutely loved. It was an introduction to a contemplative educational philosophy, and it required a lot of inner work and reflection. At the center of … Continue reading →

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my clean(ish) food journey continues (with recipes!)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Lindsay

I haven’t posted in too long. I haven’t slept more than 3 consecutive hours in too long too. There is a correlation there; I’m sure. So what am I eating these days? Lots of people wonder what I DO eat … Continue reading →

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To measure or not to measure…

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Lindsay

To measure or not to measure. That has been the question I’ve had on this intervention. On the one hand, measures are useful indicators. On the other hand, for some of us, they come with a whole lot of feelings. … Continue reading →

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About my clean foods intervention.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Lindsay

For the next one hundred and twenty something days…until January 1 (midnight–New Year’s Eve) I will be adhering to this clean foods intervention that I designed for myself. Why? Here are a few of my reasons (in no particular order): … Continue reading →

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Wellness is a complex, holistic and lifelong pursuit.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Lindsay

DAY ONE of my intervention. It’s going well. I plan to write here regularly over the next few months to take time to reflect. I plan on writing at least twice a week. Next time I post, I will include … Continue reading →

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I’ve been blogging–just not here.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Lindsay

Sorry for the long hiatus in Twirling Leaf posts. I still love writing; it’s just that my recent blogging has been as a guest writer on Body Inspired Fitness’ website and not here. For anyone interested in catching up on … Continue reading →

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Discomfort may lead to improvement

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lindsay

Sorry for the long break in between posts. We had some splendid visitors (my mom and dad) for a couple of weeks, and I got out of the routine of posting.   We are doing well out here. I finished … Continue reading →

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Focus Group Discussion Success!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Lindsay

Earlier in the day we went to visit a literacy and education class for women in a village named Mwachombe. It was really cool. These women are learning how to read and write and do mathematics. Our church, VCF, helps … Continue reading →

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Sitting Sen and Collin’s Night to Shine

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Lindsay

Today we went to a secondary school, and I wanted Collin to take a turn at leading on the questionnaire; I was happy to get to take the lead on caring for Sen. So, I volunteered to take Senya outside … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Lindsay

I had intended to write a pretty detailed blog post last night about my experience conducting the questionnaires for the second time. After our full day, however, I ended up falling asleep with Senya while putting her to bed only … Continue reading →

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